Ubuntu 11.04 Developer Summit Announced

In light of Canonical's Ubuntu 11.04 AKA Natty Narwhal announcement, Ubuntu Community Manager and Linux New Media contributor Jono Bacon announced the 11.04 Ubuntu Developer Summit. The summit, takes place in Orlando Florida, October 25-29 at the Caribe Royal.

The entire Canonical development team will be on-hand for the event. Topics will include discussion and debate over the next Ubuntu design.

"UDS is an incredible experience, filled with smart and enthusiastic people, fast paced and exhausting, but incredibly gratifying to be part of the process that builds the next Ubuntu.UDS is an incredible experience, filled with smart and enthusiastic people, fast paced and exhausting, but incredibly gratifying to be part of the process that builds the next Ubuntu," said Bacon in his announcement.

Bacon's announcement went on to community sponsorships for members of the community who want to attend and could contribute "real insight and expertise," but are unable to fit the travel bills themselves. The application for sponsorship can be found at http://uds.ubuntu.com/participate/sponsorship/. The deadline is September 8.